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- Starting April 1, 2026, the UK will cut standing charges on energy bills by £39.
- Energy suppliers will recover warm home discount scheme costs through the electricity unit rate.
- The change aims to help low-energy users while offsetting savings for higher-energy households.
- Energy Minister Martin McCluskey emphasized the government's commitment to reducing living costs.
- The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has not clarified the overall impact.
